ARTICLE XX: PLANNING COMMISSION

20.10   There is herewith created a planning commission consisting of seven members appointed or removed by the city council.  No more than two voting members shall be an officer or employee of the municipality.  All members shall be appointed for a term of three years, provided that each member shall serve until his/her successor is duly appointed.
            A.         A quorum shall consist of three voting members.

20.20   Members of the planning commission may be compensated in an amount determined by the city council and may be paid their necessary expenses in attending meetings of the planning commission and in the conduct of the business of the planning commission.

20.30   Officers:  A chairman shall be elected from among the members of the planning commission.  The secretary shall be the city clerk  or designee.

20.40   Powers:            The planning commission shall have and exercise the following powers:
            A.         To adopt rules or procedure governing the transaction of its business.
B.         To cooperate with the zoning officer and other employees of the city in preparing and recommending to the city council for adoption a comprehensive plan and recommendations for plan execution in the form of official controls and other measures and amendments thereto.
            C.         To conduct such hearings as may be required by law and by the provisions of this ordinance, and in connection therewith to make findings and conclusions which shall be transmitted to the city council with such comments and recommendations as it deems necessary.
            D.         All other powers granted to it by law and by the provisions of this ordinance.
            E.         The planning commission shall be the board of adjustment for the city.

20.50   Vacancies:  Vacancies occurring on the planning commission shall be promptly filled by the city council.